Fork Jig Whole view, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. So, i’m using jigs for the first time in my short hobby as a bike builder. If i wasn’t usig them i would already be done with the complete bike and +500 in the bank account. Note to new guys, this is not an necessary step, [...]

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M’s bike, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. Long time no post with any bicycle related pics. I’ve been in the lab (and at the paying job) for some time. This is the first bike i’ve built in quite some time. It’s a Mixte for my wife. 52cm x 54 cm based on her stature. Lugs [...]

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A boy and his new slide, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. Pascal playing on his new slide, thanks to the Valdez family for the donation. Quite a bit going on around Chez Mitchener, we’re starting the summer garden, michelle is getting a new bike, there is an IPA in primary right now and work is [...]

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Jambon #1, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. M found him a local shelter and now he’s in his permanent home. He’s a 2 year old St. Bernard, beautiful dog and perfect gentleman. It’s hard to believe that a dog this sweet could end up on the streets but it happens. For whatever reason, i’m glad [...]

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Michelle’s bike take 1, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. Box of tubes from www.bicycleclassics.com/ I have not been as excited about a bike build since bike #6 my Columbus Campy bike. Greg answered emails nearly immediately and shipped promptly. I’m glad to see stuff like this still available to the plebeian, these tubes should make [...]

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Plowing Rice India, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. Back from India, long time zero posts… Projects have all been on hiatus with way too many hours at the office and trying to be Dad and Husband. Now that spring is in the air, i’m hoping a whole lot of changes start happening…

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Bike 5 on the trail, originally uploaded by Xvelo Designs. So pedaled about 9.5 miles connect.garmin.com/activity/121836645# on the new bike at Elk Meadows today, i cant believe how well this bike rides for a design of my own. Hell maybe i actually know something about bikes…who knows? Bike performed wicked, motor, not so much. Lungs [...]

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